Side sleepers and belly sleepers Beware!
I have not fallen under the Magic Spell of the Yoga bed thatmany seem to be under. In fact I hate the Yoga bed! If you only ever sleep on your back, and I mean only sleep on your back, then maybe this is an ok option. But If you are a side sleeper or sleep on your tummy, you’ll find that from the knee down there is no contact with the bed until your toes touch, simply because they arch downward. Its way too firm/ stiff, and not like a traditional mattress. When resting on your belly or side, the foam does something strange where the hip and thigh sink into the bed but the knee cap and shin, which are lighter in body mass, are forced in an upward straining position. It’s actually painful. , as it puts stress on the knee cap. To alleviate the pressure I now put a pillow beneath my shin to keep it properly aligned. Marpec, if you’re reading, this is a serious flaw that needs to be reviewed. It is potentially causing stress injuries. I’ve also had pain in my shoulders ever since I’ve started sleeping on the Yoga bed. The shoulders aren’t able to sink into the bed either. A bed should have proper support no matter how one sleeps. Another thing with this mattress ( this may be true for all foam mattresses - I don’t know) the firmness changes with the temperature and humidity. I honestly hate this bed! Kept hoping that with time it would soften up, but by the time we decided to return it, it was too late. It’s been 9 months, and I can honestly say I wish I did not make this purchase. PS. The pillows are not just uncomfortable and stiff, you’ll wake up with a stiff neck! My daughter and husband also not a fan of the Yogabed or pillows. A lot of reviews in which people seem to enchanted are early on into the purchase. I wonder over time if their reviews will be as glowing. Marpac, you have work to do.